There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Balen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Balentrain L / ...
3h 21m€26–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
5h 14m€21–32Train, line 272 bus
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the bus from Eersel, Busstation Eersel to Lommel, Donkerstraatbus 272
4h 44m€25–44Drive 155.9 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Balencar 155.9 km
2h 8m€28–41
Amsterdam to Balen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Balen is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Balen is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Balen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Balen Markt via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Warande perron 3 and Mol Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Balen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Balen via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Balen is 218 km. The road distance is 155.9 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Balen without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €25 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Amsterdam to Balen, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Balen is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €25 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Balen, Flanders, Belgium?
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Balen via Anvers-Central in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Balen Markt via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Warande perron 1, Turnhout Warande perron 3, and Mol Station perron 2 in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- 0031 900 266 63 99
- Website
- Hermes
Bus from Eersel, Busstation Eersel to Lommel, Donkerstraat
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–6
- Website
- Hermes
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More Questions & Answers
Amsterdam to Balen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Amsterdam to Balen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Balen is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Amsterdam to Balen.
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